What are the symptoms of a miscarriage?

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Symptoms of a Miscarriage
You may experience heavy bleeding and a huge blood clot coming from your vagina.
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I just had a miscarriage at the end of April. Besides that, I've had two normal pregnancies. I knew from the day I found out I was pregnant that something was wrong with the pregnancy that ended up in miscarriage. I had very light spotting almost everyday. It started light pink and sometimes was brown. I had PMS-like cramps throughtout the entire 12 weeks the pregnancy lasted. I had a vaginal ultrasound at 5 weeks and another at 12 weeks. The first one showed a normal pregnancy with a strong heartbeat. (Although the baby looked like a white blob.) The second showed that the pregnancy only progressed up to 10 weeks and the tech couldn't detect a heartbeat. By the time I had my 2nd ultrasound the bleeding had just started to get heavier, like a light period, and the blood was turning bright red. The day after that I was scheduled for a D&C.

Depending on how far into the pregnancy you are they can differ.
Very early in pregnancy they may resemble a heavy period. In general blood spotting and possibly cramping could aslo be indicators. Of course the best route is to visit a doctor for an exam.
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Bleeding and pain are signs of a miscarriage, but they don't always mean you are having one. It is important to see a doctor if you think you are having a miscarriage.
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Unfortunately, sometimes there are no signs.. I was told before that you would experience cramping and then heavy bleeding.. I had a miscarriage when I was sitting in front of my computer, felt something wet and went to the bathroom with a big gush of blood.. Sometimes it just happens without any notice.
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I had a miscarriage just a week ago. I knew I was pregnant and was on my 7th week of pregnancy. In my case, I felt a heavy feeling on my lower abdomen and pains on my lower back...I knew something wasn't right. I went to bed and rested...after a couple of hours, i went to the loo and there was blood...i was bleeding heavily until the 3rd day. I went to the doctor and had an ultrasound and transvaginal scanning making sure that there was nothing wrong with my body that might have caused the miscarriage. Nothing was wrong and no reason for me not to try for another one again soon. But as a health precaution, I need to wait for atleast a month before me and my partner could try again for a baby...this is to help my uterus to heal.
Even as early as 7 weeks, miscarriage is a painful experience. I still grieve from the loss, same with my partner...and there are really times when it can put strain to our relationship. but we try to move on and stay positive.
I am still bleeding, although not as heavy as when it started. My advice is, if you suspect that you are pregnant, don't put yourself through any stressful activities...if you feel tired, take a rest and if there's any sign of bleeding or cramping or anything unusual that cause worry, don't hesitate to see your doctor.
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I was pregnant with fibroids. In my 15th week, I got a lot of cramping and lower back pain and was told by my doctor that in my case it was normal and the fibroids causing me discomfort and was prescribed some medication. I was assured that my baby was in no danger. I was told that the signs of a miscarriage is bleeding and cramping together. In my 18th week, I went for a checkup and was told my baby was doing well and even heard the baby's heart beat. 3 days later I started getting cramps and lower back pain as there was no spotting or bleeding, I was not concerned and did not call the doctor, early the next morning, there was a spot of blood and within the next 3 seconds my amniotic sac (water bag) burst and I started miscarrying.
I would like to tell all expectant mothers that just because there is no spotting or blood, does not mean that all is well. If there is any discomfort or pain please call your doctor immediately.
There are a few symptoms of a miscarriage. You may have all or just a few of them. Depending on the length of your pregnancy before a miscarriage will also determine the symptoms of a miscarriage. Some of these symptoms include: cramping or pain in the center of lower abdomen or back, heavy vaginal bleeding that can often include clots or tissue, light straining or spotting that lasts for 3+ days, and a decrease in symptoms of your pregnancy. If you notice bleeding, you should contact your doctor. The two of you can discuss your bleeding (color, thickness, heavy/lightness, etc) to determine if it is normal or abnormal bleeding. If he/she is concerned then an ultrasound will most likely be done.One of the first signs of miscarriage is vaginal bleeding. But remember up to 25 percent of all pregnant women have bleeding at some point in pregnancy, about half of those will have a miscarriage.Bleeding that is a sign of miscarriage can be scant or heavy. It may be constant, or it may come and go. Bleeding may be followed by cramping abdominal pain and, in some women, lower backache. Although there may be other reasons for these symptoms (see "Spotting or bleeding" and "Pelvic pain"), you should contact your doctor if you have any type of bleeding or severe pain in pregnancy.

Painful cramping, similar to when you have your period, but more painful and for more prolonged time. Headaches, period-like blood but coming and going. Small piece of tis…sue with veins in it. Regardless, whether the embryo was miscarried or not, take a pregnancy-test, the pregnancy hormones remain in the system for more than 2 weeks. That's how I found out just today I was pregnant and lost it. Good luck to all the women out there. I just also had miscarriage from an unknown pregnacy. I didnt realise, but i was experiencing prenancy symptoms (upset stomach in the mornings, sensitivity to certain food smells) and when i went to the toilet, something was there that shocked me. It was an embryo, with its cord so tiny it was barely there. There were no symptoms to know i'd had a miscarriage, and if i hadnt had the heartbreaking and shocking experience of seeing this I may never have known. Since then, my period was heavier than normal and i had some painful cramping but it was al gone after a day or two. Just make sure you go to the doctor and have an ultrasound so that you know all is ok. And talk to those you love, as the emotional pain is the worst of all.

Early miscarriage symptoms may include low back pain, abdominal pain and cramping, or passing of fluid and bleeding. Spotting and bleeding is a normal occurrence for som…e women during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, a woman who has bleeding should check with her doctor immediately to make sure everything is ok especially when coupled with pain and cramping. Normally the term miscarriage is only used when there is a spontaneous abortion before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Possible signs of miscarriage may be related to infection, hormonal factors, health problems with the mother, or caused by an immune system response. Spontaneous miscarriages usually occur because there are genetic or other serious problems with the unborn baby.

The pregnancy hormones stay in your body 2 to 3 weeks after miscarriage depending on individuals. The best way to find out that you are completely clean for another pregnancy …is through an ultrasound.

Only your Doctor can truly answer this question. Was you definitely pregnant and was it confirmed by pregnancy test or blood test? If you are/was pregnant and you are now expe…riencing bleeding, abdominal cramping etc, you should go to A & E, Early Pregnancy Unit or contact your Doctor immediately.

I was 6 weeks pregnant when i miscarried. I started spotting earlier on though, like at 5 weeks, It started with very little and very light brown discharge that turned d…arker n darker, then in turned into pink in 3 days and then into bright red two days after the bright red, my doc told me my HCG levels are decreasing and a loss is expected, and 2 hours after that, i started getting period like cramps and the spotting turned into an actual flow. It was like a period, not heavy at all, no bad cramps it lasted a week and it was gone. it has been two weeks now that i stopped bleeding and my HCG levels were down to 12 three days ago. Since yesterday I've started spotting again, wonder what that is, but yeah, that was my experience. Hope I helped. Good Luck!

i had a miscarrage a little over a month ago, i didnt even know. but apparently, if you have had morning sickness it will go away even before you hit the second trimester. and… the doc asked if i had pains too. i didnt have any of these, so i guess you dont reall know till you get the 12 week scan. Answer: Cramps followed by bleeding, possibly with clots in the blood

If the cervix is open, miscarriage is inevitable and nothing can preserve the pregnancy. Symptoms of an inevitable miscarriage may include dull relentless or sharp intermitten…t pain in the lower abdomen or back.

It can take up to 2 months until the pregnancy hormones settle and even longer if you had a later miscarriage and during that time the body think it's pregnant and will contin…ue with the symptoms. If that time has passed you need to see a doctor.

None! She can absorb the material back to her body to supply herself with nutrients that her body shared with her babies she was carrying She will gradually return to normal… if she's miscarried wait 3 weeks before breeding her and if there's more than 3 miscarriages in a row don't breed her anymore!